SEPTOLETE*16LOZ3+1MG LEM FLAV

Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor 3 mg/1 mg lozenges
Benzydamine hydrochloride/cetylpyridinium chloride

What it is and what it is used for
Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor contains the active substances benzydamine hydrochloride and cetylpyridinium chloride.
Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor lozenge is an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic medicinal product for local oral use. Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor disinfects the mouth and throat and reduces the signs of throat inflammation such as pain, redness, swelling, warmth, and impaired function.

Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor is used for the treatment of symptoms of sore throat associated with mild mouth and throat infections (including gingivitis and pharyngitis).

You should contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor:
- if you are allergic to benzydamine hydrochloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- this medicine should not be used in children under 6 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor.
Do not use Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor for more than 7 days. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days, or if other symptoms occur, such as fever, consult your doctor.

The use of topical preparations, especially for a prolonged period, can lead to sensitization phenomena, in which case treatment should be discontinued, and a doctor should be consulted to initiate appropriate therapy.

Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor should not be used together with anionic compounds, such as those present in toothpastes, therefore it is recommended not to use the product immediately before or after brushing teeth.

Pay particular attention:
- if you are allergic to salicylates (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid and salicylic acid) or any other anti-inflammatory painkiller called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The use of this product is not recommended;
- if you have or have ever had bronchial asthma. In this case, caution should be exercised.

Children and adolescents
Septolete lemon and elderflower flavor should not be used in children under 6 years of age.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- rash (urticaria), increased skin reactivity to sunlight (photosensitivity),
- sudden and uncontrolled narrowing of the airways in the lungs (bronchospasm).

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- local irritation of the oral cavity, burning sensation in the oral cavity.

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- allergic reaction (hypersensitivity),
- severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), signs which may include difficulty breathing, chest pain or tightness and/or feeling dizzy/fainting, severe skin itching or raised lumps on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat and which may be potentially life-threatening,
- burning of the oral mucosa, loss of sensation of the oral mucosa (anesthesia).

Normally these side effects are transient. However, if they occur, it is recommended to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
By following the instructions in the package leaflet, you will reduce the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.